Nokia Cloud Packet Core Expert Certification
Develop expert-level knowledge, best practices, and practical skills to implement Nokia's Cloud Packet Core end-to-end-solution.
Important Notice:
Updates are coming to the Cloud Packet Core Expert Certification on July 1, 2021. Learn more
Demonstrate your expertise
The Nokia Cloud Packet Core Expert certification is an intermediate level certification designed for mobile industry professionals and engineers. It represents the evolution of packet core to a more flexible and scalable cloud-based data center architecture.
Benefit from expanded service capabilities for new technologies such as 5G, realize ultra-high bandwidth and low latency applications from a cloud-native core network architecture and reduce risk and time to market for a new virtualized ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Nokia Cloud Packet Core Expert, students will have developed in-depth working knowledge of:
Understand the architecture, interfaces, protocols, mobility management, and session management in the packet core with a focus on the Mobility Management Entity (MME) and Mobile Gateway (MG) components of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and
Gain a working knowledge of the virtual network function (VNF) architecture of the Nokia Cloud Mobility Manager (CMM) and Cloud Mobile Gateway (CMG) and their cloud-native characteristics in Nokia’s Cloud Packet Core (CPC) architecture
Students will also develop a basic understanding of 5G and 5G deployment options for Nokia CPC support of the evolution to 5G.
How to certify
The Cloud Packet Core Expert certification provides intermediate-level certification providing the evolution of packet core to a more flexible and scalable cloud-based data center architecture.
To become a Nokia Cloud Packet Core Expert you must pass 3 written exams through Pearson Vue and a practical lab exam at a Nokia location.
| Exam name | Exam number |
| Nokia Mobile Gateways | 4A0-M02 |
| Nokia Mobility Manager | 4A0-M03 |
| Nokia Cloud Packet Core | 4A0-M05 |
| Nokia Cloud Packet Core Expert Lab Exam | CPCE-LE |
You can choose between instructor-led or self-paced training to learn the relevant knowledge required to pass your exam.
Choose the best method to fit your learning style.
Instructor-led:
Attend a publicly scheduled open-enrolment course through live virtual delivery, at Nokia facility, or schedule a private delivery.
| Course Name | Duration | Self-Paced |
| Nokia Mobile Gateways | 5 days | Learn more |
| Nokia Mobility Manager | 5 days | Learn more |
| Nokia Cloud Packet Core | 5 days | Learn more |
Self-Study Course Materials:
Get access to the digital course materials for self-study.
| Course Materials | |
| Nokia Mobile Gateways | Learn more |
| Nokia Mobility Manager | Learn more |
| Nokia Cloud Packet Core | Learn more |
Now it is time to test out your skills. This certification consists of three written exams and a practical lab exam. Written exams are administered by PearsonVue either online or at one of their global locations.
Before writing your exam, prepare yourself by taking a look at the Nokia Cloud Packet Core practice exams.
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Practice exam |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nokia Mobile Gateways |
4A0-M02 |
N/A |
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Nokia Mobility Manager |
4A0-M03 |
N/A |
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Nokia Cloud Packet Core |
4A0-M05 |
N/A |
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Cloud Packet Core Expert Lab Exam |
CPCE-LE |
4A0-M02, 4A0-M03, 4A0-M05 |
To become a Nokia Optical Network Service Expert, candidates must pass both mandatory written exams, plus one elective written exam before attempting the Nokia Optical Network Services Expert lab exam.
Candidates are not required to enroll in the recommended courses to achieve the Nokia Optical Network Services Expert certification, but passing the indicated written exams, as well as the Nokia Optical Network Services Expert practical lab exam is required.
Written exams must be completed before you can attempt the practical lab exam.
Your status will change in your Student Portal. Make sure your address is up to date so that your certification materials can be sent. You will then receive a certification diploma by mail and an email from Acclaim to claim your Nokia digital certification badge.
You have made an important investment by earning a Nokia Certification. Don’t let your certification lapse. All certifications are valid for three years. After three years, you will need to recertify to ensure your certification is current.
Recertification Requirements:
Retake any one of the following exams to recertify:
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Prerequisites |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
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Nokia Mobile Gateways |
4A0-M02 |
N/A |
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Nokia Mobility Manager |
4A0-M03 |
N/A |
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Nokia Cloud Packet Core |
4A0-M05 |
N/A |
You can view your certification status, dates, and exam results from the Student Portal
Three key dates to remember
Please keep these important dates in mind and organize your recertification activities around them:
- Certification date: The day your certification was awarded.
- Certification expiry date: The day three years from when your certification was awarded. Note – If you pass a recertification requirement, the expiration and termination dates for your certifications will be reset to the date that you wrote the exam.
- Certification termination date: The day your certification terminates if you do not successfully complete the recertification requirements within 6 months after your expiry date.